Greetings fellow Lions

Hope you all had a good weekend and are ready to go for another week. The 3rd cabinet meeting of the Lions year was held at Karapiro Don Rowlands Rowing Centre, the sight of all those handsome muscley rowers were a bit distracting for some female cabinet members. DG Jim was presented with a Korowai - a moving and special presentation. Next weekend is convention in Whakatane, should be a great time. I will have my camera there for photos.

This weeks Smile on your Dial - You know your getting old when you can still remember a time when you knew more than your phone

Have a good week

Thanks

ED. Wendy

A word from the District Governer Jim Towersey

Greeting fellow Lions, Lioness and Leo members.We are now into District 202L Convention week.                 “YES, OUR CONVENTION!”If you have forgotten to register, or have changed your mind and wish to attend……..WE WILL STILL ACCEPT YOUR REGISTRATIONS!

Lions 202L news and Views

Week Commencing 15th FebruaryISSUE 575

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The Convention Committee have given a lot of their time to organise this Convention, so please make it worth their while by attending at least one part of the Convention.32 clubs will be recognised for achieving and reporting at least one of the 4 categories of the Centennial Challenge. 5 Clubs managed all 4!

Robyn & I had the pleasure of visiting the Hamilton Chartwell Lions Club on Tuesday night. Scary thought when you realise the Club has 2 Past International Directors and Past District Governors in their membership. Any fears I had were set aside when I was greeted with open arms and a big hug by PID Lucie Armstrong, and a warm welcoming hand shake from PID Ken Jones & PDG’s Norm Thomson & Mike Cousins.Thank you President Kerry Beach and your members for your hospitality and the very warm welcome given to Robyn & I.Robyn was most appreciative of the beautiful potted plant given to her by PID Lucie and will be taken to our Convention Motel to display and be enjoyed by all. Thank you Lucie.

It was also a honour to present the following awards at the meeting.45-year Charter Monarch Chevron; Lion Owen Henderson, the last remaining Charter Member.45-year Monarch Chevron; PID Ken Jones.30-year Monarch Chevron; PDG Norm Thomson.15-year Charter Monarch Chevron; Lion Jim Hammersley15-year Monarch Chevron; PDG Mike Cousins & Lion Peter Taylor.Congratulations to you all.

We held our 3rd Cabinet meeting on Saturday at the Lake Karapiro Centre. A great venue indeed.I was taken by surprise and emotion, when prior to having our Cabinet photo taken. I was presented with a beautiful “Korowai” to wear during our meeting.The Korowai belongs to the family of Cambridge Lion member Doug Taranaki and was made by Doug’s sister. It was with great honour that I wore the Korowai throughout our meeting and I felt the “Mana” of doing so, that it commands.Thank you Lion Doug for giving me this great honour.Next, again before our photo, I was welcomed to the Waipa District by Deputy Mayor Grahame Webber and presented with a book about the Waipa District.Thank you DM Grahame for your kind words and welcome.Next the photo was taken, then down to work, on time, at 10am!!The meeting was held in a very friendly, relaxing atmosphere throughout, with only a few distractions. {ask IPDG Paula McWha!}Thank you Lion Peter Knox and your team from Cambridge Lions [It is always good to see the smiley face of Fred Hansen!] for organizing the venue, the honours’ bestowed upon me, the morning tea & lunch. [ I saw a few belts loosened to accommodate the food!!]

Once again, “DONT FORGET TO GET CONVENTION REGISTRATIONS IN!”Whakatane is ready and waiting for you.

Robyn & I pass on our best wishes to those Lions and their family members who have health issues at present and wish a speedy recovery.

Be careful, keep safe and we look forward to catching up with many of you at Convention.TENA KOUTU, TENA KOUTU, TENA KOUTU KATOAPS; don't forget our Convention ……😏

The District 202 L Cabinet team

Doug Taranaki and DG Jim

Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs Charitable Trust Candidate Peter Knox This time next week you will all know who your District Trustee will be for the next two years.

My promise to you as fellow Lions, Lioness and Leo’s is to give you my very best, I promise to throw my enthusiasm for our organisation right behind your Trust, my goal is to ensure you are all involved in making sure our Trust stays successful, making sure you are represented to the best of my ability.

I want to include others in promoting the Trust in our District and if successful then I will be forming a small committee to ensure we cover the District.

To those who currently hold membership to our Trust, congratulations and watch this space because I believe it is time to remember you too, you hold membership because you are special and I have every intention to celebrate that, how we do it will be decide if I am successful this time next week.

It is great that we have an election, it is healthy for our organisation, it is time to make your choice, all I need now is your vote Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs Charitable Trust Candidate Peter Knox

Candidate for District Trustee Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs Charitable Trust

PDG Brian Hudson Nominated by Lions Club of East HamiltonSeconded by Lions Club of Otumoetai

Proud Lion of some 27 years with 18 odd years as a Club Trustee – Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs Charitable Trust – Candidate

Supported by The Trust Board.

With the support of Gloria (we have four married sons and 9 grandchildren) and my Club East Hamilton I put my name forward again as a candidate for re-election as your 202L District Trustee for The Trust, which also supports me.

As an experienced banker of 17years, business owner and leader at my place of work I believe these will continue to assist me as your Trustee.As a current member of The Grants and Loans committee of The trust I am able to pick up valuable information that assists me in helping clubs in our District to submit better applications for Grants when required. I have been successful with six applications so far this year.

Lions History – Lion of some 27 years – East Hamilton Lions Club. Club positions held all except Secretary and Treasurer – Club President 3 times. Trustee of Club’s 2 Charitable Trusts – 1 for over 17 years. District roles included Zone Chairman, Youth Exchange Chairman 9 years, Vice District Governor and then District Governor 202C, 2000 – 2001. Currently LMLCCT District Trustee 2012-14 and 2014-16.  Multiple District roles included Vice District Governor, District Governor and member of Council of Governors 2000 – 01. MD Convention Chairman, Hamilton, 2008. Awards – 27 years 100% attendance, 25-year chevron, 2 x 100% Presidents Awards, Zone Chairman, District Governor’s leadership certificate, 9 DG appreciation certificates/awards, Council Chairman appreciation certificate, 3 International President’s appreciation certificates, 100% DG award, Life Member LMLCCT.As your District Trustee I have represented the District on The LMLCCT for the past 4 years, the last two I have been a member of the Grants and Loan committee.  My numerous years as a Trustee of other Lions’ Trusts have assisted me to identify, question or advise on matters. 15 years as a banker have been valuable to analysis and question Trust Financial information.I seek your support and vote so I may continue.I am professional in all I do.

Brian Hudson PDG, District Trustee 202L (2012 – 16), Candidate 2016 -18.

202L District Trustee Candidate for Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs Charitable Trust – PDG Brian Hudson

Brian Hudson PDGDistrict Trustee 202LLMLCCT 2014 - 2016Email: brian-h@clear.net.nz

Lion Tails – Out and About

Congratulations to Taupo Pakeke - A great community cause. Here is a photo of Lion of Past President, John Fry, (centre) presenting a cheque for $4,000.00 to promote the Ironkidz triathlon event in Taupo.  The photo and an accompanying article appeared in the Taupo Weekender recently.  This children’s Triathlon event is run annually by Waipahihi School in conjunction with other local schools and Kids Bike Taupo, an interschool learning to ride bike programme to encourage a new generation of cyclists.  The donation came from the takings of the Cobb

& Co Lions Express in Taupo and as John said in his presentation speech “Supporting the triathlon open to children aged from five to fifteen years fitted in with the club’s ethos of backing local organisations.  It is part of our ongoing commitment to service”Graham Mock Publicity/ Bulletin Editor

Lions Training – Building Future Lions

Guiding Lions- 2nd April 2016 has been set down for the Guiding Lions Training Day.

A number of currently certified Guiding Lions have shown interest in updating their skills and further names have been forwarded. Should you know of any club members who you feel would benefit from this training, please advise as soon as possible? It is recommended Zone Chairmen also undertake the training. The course will involve carrying out the online training prior to attendance on 2nd April. Venue to be advised.

Officer Training Dates and venues

We have set the following dates for Club Officer Development - 14th & 15th May 2016.- Could I please ask Zone Chairs in particular to promote this event.

Sat 14th May Rotorua @ St Mary’s School

Sunday 15th May Te Awamutu @ Te Awamutu Intermediate School.

This year it is proposed that the training be more comprehensive for the leading roles in clubs with individual training in the morning and a combined training covering meeting management and communication in the afternoon.

The possible time frame will be 9.30-10.00 morning tea; 10.00-10.15

Welcome by DG Jim, + DGE (Theme/Focus etc.); 10.15-1.00pm Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers and Directors (to which deputies, VP’s and other interested parties are invited),

1.00-1.45 Lunch;

1.45-3.45 Meeting Management/ Communication;

3.45-.4.00-Questions/Wrap Up. Again, as with Guiding Lions, participants will be encouraged to undertake online training prior to attendance.

Cabinet Officer Training (2016/2017 team) We have set 28th and 29th May 2016 for Cabinet Officer Training. On Saturday 28th May we will have training for Zone Chairs and on Sunday 29th May a session for the entire Cabinet team. Venue to be advised.

Sara PatrickGLT District Team Leader

Events and Convention dates April 16th Saturday Waihi Lions Market

Rolling calendar

February 2016560 10th-28th Weds- Sun Youth Camp Sri Lanka530 19th - 21st Friday - Sunday District 202L 'Sun, Sand & Surf' Convention, Whakatane War

Memorial Complex

March 2016573 5th Saturday Katikati Avocado Wine and Food Festival, Uretara Reserve,

Katikati558 6th Sunday Music Under The Trees @ TECT All Terrain Park. SH 36 between

Tauranga & Rotorua573 12th Saturday Moggies Market, Memorial Hall, Katikati572 13th Sunday Lions Clubs Hauraki Charity Fun Cycle Ride, Starting 10am565 16th-20th Weds-Sunday Balloons Over Waikato  31st Thursday Closing date for Achievers Grants with Lions Clubs District

Banking Trust

      April 2016

  8th-10th Friday-Sunday Emerging Lions Leadership Institute, Brisbane573 9th Saturday Moggies Market, Memorial Hall, Katikati575 16th Saturday Waihi Lions Market      May 2016556 5th Thursday Lions Clubs District Banking Trustees Meeting to consider

Achievers Grant applications575 7th Saturday Speechmaker East Semi Final. Venue- The Orchard Te Puke.

Hosted by TP Kiwicoast Lions573 14th Saturday Moggies Market, Memorial Hall, Katikati575 21st Saturday Waihi Lions Market

556 21st Saturday Cabinet Meeting  22nd Sunday Speechmaker West Semi Final. Venue TBA             June 2016573 11th Saturday Moggies Market, Memorial Hall, Katikati575 18th Saturday Waihi Lions Market574 24th-28th Friday-Tues Lions 99th International Convention Fukuoka Japan      July 2016  11th Saturday Speechmaker District Final. Venue TBA      August 2016

      September 2016573 2nd - 4th Friday - Sunday 6th ANZI Pacific Forum, Yogyakarta, Central Java

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